The internet has changed the world. Much more caution is required in raising our children than ever before in history. In ages past, all the dangers facing our kids were tangible – we told our kids “not to talk to strangers,” to “run away,” to “say no to drugs.” Now, the threats appear in cyber form. Children are their own Continue Reading
Fort Collins Colorado Criminal Defense Attorney Blog
Yard Work Anger: Menacing Charges in Larimer County
Life is full of frustrations. There are good ways to deal with frustration, and there are bad ways to deal with frustration. Unfortunately, last summer, a California woman chose the wrong response to the anger she was feeling. According to police records, the woman grew angry at her neighbor doing yard work. After a confrontation, she went inside, retrieved her Continue Reading
Charged with Arson: Colorado’s Wildfires Intentionally Set?
As the year progresses, we are thrilled by the amount of snow we have received. The past two summers have been rife with fires. We couldn’t help but wonder how many of them were caused by Arson – C.R.S. 18-4-101. Fire investigators know the Waldo Canyon fire in 2012 was started by someone, but they don’t know if it was Continue Reading
Temporary Civil Protection / Restraining Orders in Larimer County
It is easy to get a Temporary Civil Protection Order (C.R.S. 13-14-104.5) against someone in Larimer County. All you have to do is file a few forms with a magistrate or judge. Temporary restraining orders are usually granted. Many people view this as a good thing – restraining orders protect people from becoming the victims of crimes, right? Unfortunately, this Continue Reading
Concealed Carry Permits and DUI: Learn the Basics in Larimer County
In Larimer County and across Colorado, we have a generous law which allows citizens to carry a firearm in a concealed manner. There are restrictions, however. If you struggle with chronic substance abuse (alcohol and drugs), or suffer from a mental health issue, you will not be able to get a concealed carry permit in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Continue Reading
Young Adults Shoot Out Windows: Charged with Criminal Mischief
Late last year in Lafayette, Colorado (which is in Boulder County), four young people were arrested after they shot out the windows of almost 40 homes and vehicles. They used a CO2 powered bb gun for the vandalism. Over $300,000 in damage was done to the cars and homes. When questioned about the motive for the vandalism, the young people Continue Reading
Assault on a Police Officer (Peace Officer) in Loveland, Colorado
The government doesn’t approach cases lightly when police officers claim to be assaulted. This often gives police in Fort Collins, Johnstown, and Estes Park too much freedom and power. Last fall, during the floods in Larimer County, a sheriff’s deputy found a man who was behind the flood-evacuation lines. Instantly, the deputy assumed the man had been looting the area Continue Reading
Magpul Leaving CO Because of Magazine Restrictions | Firearm Rights
Magpul Industries, one of the largest producers of gun magazines, is relocating to Wyoming and Texas in search of constitutional gun rights. Last year, a ban was enacted which banned high-capacity magazines (any magazines which hold more than 15 rounds). The company warned legislators they would be forced to leave if the ban went into effect. Now, Colorado has lost Continue Reading
The Great Escape: You Can Be Charged with Escape in Larimer County Very Easily
Many people don’t understand that you can easily be charged with Escape – C.R.S. 18-8-208, in Larimer, Grand or Boulder County. We have worked with people in the past who were shocked to learn they were facing Escape charges. They thought you had to plan a dramatic, Hollywood flight from a dark prison in order to face this criminal charge. Continue Reading
5 People Charged with Resisting Arrest in Larimer County
Sometimes good people make bad decisions. For example, last year in Fort Collins, a group of people were having a company party at a hotel. The partiers were loud, and when the police showed up and asked them to leave, they refused. The situation quickly escalated when one of the men fought with an officer and tried to take his Continue Reading